Tara-Lee Gardner is an Aboriginal vegan artist based in Vancouver BC. Tara is a graduate of the Native Education College where she studied Nortwest Coast Jewellery Arts. As a long time AR activist Tara plans on integrating environmental and AR messages into her traditional aboriginal northwest coast designs. Tara intends on using her art as a form of philanthropy, raising awareness and funds for causes that are close to her heart. As an avid volunteer Tara sees her art as another form of activism and outreach.

“I hope my work will spark conversation and evoke a thirst for knowledge that will never be quenched.” – Tara